Overview

Cytotechnology is offered by The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center. At MD Anderson, the curriculum is infused with interactive lectures, hands-on training in state-of-the-art simulation laboratories, and clinical experiences that provide students with unparalleled learning opportunities.

Key Facts

The program culminates in a twelve-week clinical rotation and exceptionally prepares students for challenging and rewarding careers as cytotechnologists. Cytotechnologists are versatile, highly specialized members of the Anatomic Pathology team. They work closely with pathologists and are primarily focused on microscopically identifying infectious agents and abnormal cellular changes, including those associated with cancer. In this era of precision medicine, the scope of practice for the field of cytotechnology is evolving! In addition to evaluating the cellular morphology of preparations, cytotechnologists often perform ancillary high-complexity testing, like Urovysion testing in cytogenetics, HPV genotyping in the diagnostic molecular lab, preliminary immunohistochemical stain analysis and flow cytometric assays to evaluate solid tumors. Today, cytotechnologists are being trained to correlate concurrent test results with cytologic findings to assist pathologists and clinicians with solving diagnostic puzzles.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Medical Terminology

Laboratory Mathematics

Pathology of Body Fluids

Issues in Health Care Ethics

Medical Microbiology Lab
Pathophysiology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

47 SCH

47-75

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Houston, United States

Disciplines

Health Sciences View 1572 other Bachelors in Health Sciences in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Required courses must be acceptable toward a major in the respective field of study. Survey courses will not fulfill these requirements.

Candidates who completed the prerequisite courses seven or more years before admission may be required to update their academic skills. For specific information, contact the program director.

A minimum overall grade point average and science (GPA) of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale is required. Meeting the minimum criteria does not guarantee acceptance.

Tuition Fees

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International Applies to you

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Non-residents

3106 USD / year

≈ 3106 USD / year
Out-of-State

12826 USD / year

≈ 12826 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

3094 USD / year

≈ 3094 USD / year

Living costs

Houston

United States

1067 - 1950 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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